Neanderthal skeleton

A reconstructed Neanderthal skeleton, foreground, and a modern human skeleton. Our species has more in common with the ancient hominid than had been previously thought, scientists have found.

A reconstructed Neanderthal skeleton, foreground, and a modern human skeleton. Our species has more in common with the ancient hominid than had been previously thought, scientists have found. (Frank Franklin / Associated Press)

A reconstructed Neanderthal skeleton, foreground, and a modern human skeleton. Our species has more in common with the ancient hominid than had been previously thought, scientists have found.